Assetto Corsa 1.0 is out now! Assetto Corsa 1.0 is now available for download on Steam! Version 1.0 signifies not just the long-term achievement but also a new start. The hugely successful Early Access program is now complete thanks to the contribution of hundreds of thousands of gamers.

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Our development team is working hard on the next release of Assetto Corsa, that will upgrade the main version of the game and will include important additions. We would also like to thank you for all the constructive criticism and helpful tips you submit to our official forums everyday helping our team to improve Assetto Corsa at the best.

Graphics
We are redefining some features related to post processing effects, HDR and particle rendering optimizations that improve graphics environment, lighting and framerate performance. The engine has been optimized in order to guarantee a more stable framerate in all conditions, including single-player and multiplayer races. Smoke effects have been also improved, fixing an issue that affected the performances when huge amount of smoke was generated, especially at race starts.

Artificial intelligence
CPU occupancy has been optimized to guarantee better and more stable performance. Furthermore, we worked to improve interaction of AI with each other and against the player car, as well as their “racing attitude”. The result is less collision accidents, better and more predictable lines and greatly improved race starts, delivering a better racing experience.

Flag and rules
The next build will introduce race flag and rules, including yellow, blue and black flags, both in single and in multiplayer. More details regarding this feature will be available at the release.

Overcast conditions
Next build will introduce the option to define the sky/weather conditions: player can choose between light/heavy fog, clean/light/heavy cloud, that affect lighting, visibility, track temperature, and so on, adding more immersion, different racing scenarios and environmental effects. As usual all the conditions are moddable and new ones can be created by the community.

Damages, views and sounds
Several parameters and functionalities related to damages, head movements, mirrors FOV values, reverberation and environmental sounds have been added or optimized, improving the overall driving and replay experience.

Replays
Assetto Corsa replays are universally appreciated for their fidelity, resulting in very realistic movements, car behaviour and camera management, but resulting also in high requirements in terms of hard disk and memory space. Unfortunately such big files are not easily handled by players who join or organize leagues and online championships. Next build will add quality settings options that allow up to 4x smaller sizes and longer replays.

Pre-order and release date
Assetto Corsa is not in Early Access anymore but that doesn’t mean that development is finished. As promised, the Dream Pack will also include several improvements, optimizations and new features. All the new code features will also be included for free on the main simulation, to allow gamers to enjoy Assetto Corsa and the new Dream Pack even more. However the process needs time to be completed. The release of the Dream Pack and of Assetto Corsa 1.1 is confirmed for Q1 2015.

Thank you very much for understanding, for your kind support and passion.

About This Game

Assetto Corsa 1.0 is out now!

Assetto Corsa 1.0 is now available for download on Steam!
Version 1.0 signifies not just the long-term achievement but also a new start. The hugely successful Early Access program is now complete thanks to the contribution of hundreds of thousands of gamers. If you have joined the Early Access program, we are pleased to announce that version 1.0 is available for you as free upgrade.

With the completion of our version 1.0 milestone, Assetto Corsa is now leaving Early Access status, and is available from Steam right now. The new version includes an extended career with fully blown championship series’, new features, improved gameplay, new sound sets and sound effects, new and improved post-processing effects as well as several optimizations, including some important refinements in the physics department, an updated tyre model and force feedback guaranteeing an even better driving experience. Assetto Corsa 1.0 introduces also the new Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 Launch Edition, available as free bonus content and the sought after Ruf Yellowbird which will be available once again as free bonus content by the end of the year; when available, the game will be updated automatically on Steam.

One journey ends, another begins ; version 1.0 by no means indicates the end Assetto Corsa development, on the contrary, this is now just the beginning of a long journey. The development team is already working on new cars, tracks, features and content that will improve the Assetto Corsa experience even more. As a preview of what to expect, take 50 of the most highly anticipated sport cars and five new tracks, all produced and released as official licensed content in 2015, either in DLC packs or as free bonus content.

What are you waiting for? See you on track!

Once again, we would like to thank our fans and Early Access contributors for your support.

Important news

Since 2011, the dev team have welcomed the New Year by making a very important announcement – this year is no different!
2011 - Assetto Corsa project unveiled
2012 - Ferrari license unveiled
2013 - Nurburgring-Nordschleife (laserscanned-based) license unveiled
2014 - To be announced!where: http://www.facebook.com/Assetto.Corsawhen: on December 31th, 15:00, CET

I've been playing AC for a while and it has been my go-to game for that racing buzz on the G27. No other game comes close in terms of making you feel that you are part of the car and giving you that racing buzz.

My favorite racer for some time was GTR2, but it was getting a little old and tired in the looks department and it's feel. I've got a ton of racing games on various platforms and it is safe to say that AC has the best feel hands down of any.

Step into the legendary 98T lotus as an example, up the boost, watch the engine strain, hear the tyres screeth and feel your car squirm as the boost comes in and you fight to keep the car facing forwards on the track, whilst meanwhile that beast of an engine sound is giving you a rush. Limit the boost to save the engine, fly into a corner too hot, try to take someone on the outside and up the boost again trying to outdrag them as you fly past and look to the left screen seeing the engine flashing red and them dropping back in your mirrors - you know you are pushing it hard and the engine won't last like that forever!

Honest this game is a credit to the developers, and for anyone who thinks it doesn't have enough cars or tracks, this game is all about quality and not quantity.

Now they have added the Yellowbird it is a fantastic addition. Such a tailhappy fun beast of a car to drive and drift around in.

You've got your sporty production cars, tail-happy beasts such as the mighty Cobra, and limited production cars / race cars. All of the sounds are unique and the charteristics of each car make it a different game with each car you step into.

Absolutely spot on, and worth it for anyone who is into their racing sims.

It's worth noting that if you want to push the visuals on multi screen setups you do need a fairly hefty system though. I am running an I7 4770k under water and two GTX 780TI AMP's. I can max everything out apart from the hi-res mirror reflections and smoke needs to be turned down. I would imagine for a single screen though that somehting like one 780 would be plenty.

Good game if you are willing to mod it, as alot of features seem to be missing.

I like to think that maybe in a year the game will be finished and as promised and be as good as this game could be.

But at the moment it seems that the Devs have rushed the game out of early access so they could start work on DLC the "Dream car pack for example" Keep in mind there isnt many cars in the game to begin with (Alot of the same car with small changes) Keep in mind the cars in game are very VERY well made but i fell they sould have added atleast a few more types and models before making a car pack DLC.

Also please fix the race starts (Especially the Drag race start) A normal drag race tree light will start at red, then go red once more then 1, 2, 3 ,4 gold lights light up one after the other then green GO!, so if you are a good drag racer you can time your launch correctly but in the game it goes Red... Yellow... yellow... yellow... Green... Wait.... Wait.... Wait.... wait.... Wait...... Go. Its more of a guessing game i'm not even sure if the wait after the Green light is even the same every time it feels random and waiting 4 seconds after Green just makes no sence.

Overall good game especially for Drifting (only really two cars for drifiting.. No silvias.. I know right?! a Drifting mode but not Silvia? blasphemy!) Just feels like it needed more content before taking it off of Early Access.

This game was a fantastic nightmare at launch. I had a constant stream of problems right from the start it only got worse. Not even being able to launch the game was the least of my problems. Huge framerate and CPU occupancy issues lead to me losing interest in the game. However. Since it's release it has been drasticly improved. The physics, tyre model, sounds and the god forsaken CPU occupancy problems. It has very strong physics and decent force feedback. My only issue is its futureproofness. It doesn't (to me atleast) seem like it's going to last long. Very restricted car selection andnot enough base tracks to make it worth £35. However this is helped a little with mods but most mods aren't worth your time as the physics and sounds won't be woth it. If this was £20 it would be a no brainer. If you are needing a sim game with very good graphics, sounds and solid physics then this would be the one to get but only on a steam sale. 7/10 Recommeneded - as of writing this review but it may go up the further this gets into its life cycle.

Did Not play a lot,no racing wheel to drive and stuff but graphics and physx are awesome love to get in and drift around...smash a multi million car,scratch it and nobody will tell you anything wooohoooo :)

Fantastic game. The community is growing every day, and Kunos seems to be sticking to the continued development of the game. The simulation is spot on, though the force feedback leaves something to be desired. Besides that, the potential is boundless here.

This is no Arcade sim, if you like Need for speed,Grid etc with the arcade driving style then this game might not be for you. If you like racing simulators and like to be challenged on you're skill then this game is for you.

lacks cars.lacks racetracks aswell

Went 145mph and spun it into the wall and wrecked my car, will wreck my car again ! 9/10

Ok been playing this game on and off for a few days now and was using a controller.. Yeah it's fun with the controller but you can't really get a feel for the cars dynamics, So i went out and purchased a logitech g27 with wheel stand and it's enhanced the gameplay by miles so if you can afford to do so i would get a wheel to give this game the immersive driving style it deserves.

You don't need a high end steering wheel i just wanted the logitech due to the reviews about this awesome bit of kit and decided it was the one for me and i'm totally happy with the purchase, but im pretty sure a cheaper wheel would bring you the same satisfaction.

Just to top off what i have already said this game is really good, The map mods avaiable are really good some are life like and others are just low detailed replicas but that still doesnt detract from the beauty of the games mechanics which make this a awesome simulator.

I would recommend this game even with the high price tag if you are a Racing game fan and want to have the challenge of driving fast and keep the car in one piece.

It does lack tracks and cars but rumour has it they are brining out DLC soon even though i think the game price already warrants the cars should be free.. but hey all developers are now using DLC to draw in more money so it was only a matter of time until assetto corsa did aswell.

"Assetto Corsa is a shining masterpiece of virtual motorsport, a new standard for the future of driving simulators."95/100 - IGN Italia

"Assetto Corsa is the Stradivari, the lasagna, and the Ferrari 250 GTO of video games: pure, crystalline Italian excellence. A new milestone for driving simulations." 93/100 - Multiplayer.it

"Assetto Corsa's laser focus on the driving experience works wonders - and when it comes to replicating that simple, brilliant pleasure, there's no other game right now that does it better."90-100 Eurogamer